Student accolades

Dr. B & Epic Cellars TX hosted the 2020 Composition Competition, judged by Tim Girardot. Check out the winners and listen to their compositions!

  • Adam E., (Flute)
    Principal Flute, age 12-14, of the New York Youth Philharmonic
    Winner, North Atlantic States Competition
    Performer, Interlochen, MI
    Performer, Chautauqua, NY
    Performer, Michelle DeBost Masterclass, Oberlin
    Performer, Jeffrey Kaner Masterclass, Curtis Institute Philadelphia
    Peabody Conservatory, Baltimore, Maryland

  • Jenna H. (Flute and Piano)
    Region, Westlake HS
    Performer, Interlochen, MI

  • Devin K., (Piano, Jazz Piano, French Horn, Composition)
    First Chair All-State Jazz Piano
    Composition Awards Round Rock, TX
    University of North TX

Royal School of Music Exams
(London Examiner)

Annie L., age 9 (Theory)
Pass, Grade 5

Aron H., age 10 (Theory)
Merit, Grade 1

Chloe L.(Piano, Theory)
Distinction, Grade 1 ; Merit, Grade 2

Nirujen M. (Flute, Piano, Theory)
Distinction, Grade 1 (Piano)
Distinction, Grade 1 (Theory)
Distinction, Grade 2 (Flute)

Sarujen M. (Theory)
Grade 1, Distinction

Shylajen M. (Piano)
Grade 2, Distinction


Bands (Vocals and Songwriting)

Cold Steel Revolver--2 albums

Jason Patten Band--3 albums



  • Nirujen M. (Flute)
    Honorable Mention in Claire Johnson Flute Competition, Houston, TX
    Watch his entry

    Honorable Mention/Superior Rating in Floot Fire Competition

  • Brendan L.
    Superior Rating in Floot Fire Competition

  • Karen A., (Flute and Piano)
    Winner, Symphony Soloist Competition
    Hamden, CT

  • Angelo M., (Piano)
    Winner, Symphony Soloist Competition
    Hamden, CT

  • Dawn K., (Flute) 
    Winner, Symphony Soloist Competition
    New Haven, CT
    Performer,
    Michelle DeBost Master Class
    New York City
    Performer,
    Julius Baker Masterclass,
    New York Philharmonic
    Julliard
    Eastman School of Music
    University of Michigan
    The President's Own Marine Band, Washington, D.C.

  • Janelle J., (Flute)
    Winner, Symphony Soloist Competition
    Meriden, CT
    Performer,
    Julius Baker Masterclass
    New York Philharmonic 

  • Meredith L., (Piano)
    Winner, Symphony Soloist Competition
    Meriden, CT

  • Jill A. (Vocal)
    Miss Connecticut

  • Marlyse V., (Flute)
    Region and Wind Ensemble
    Dripping Springs, TX
    Princeton University

  • Kate T., (Flute)
    Region, All State and Wind Ensemble
    Dripping Springs, TX
    Texas State University

  • Graham B., (Piano)
    University of North Texas

  • Chris L., (Piano, Tuba)
    Region, All-State
    University of Houston